CAPSTONE Exam 1 Study
Guide – Practice Questions
with Verified Answers. GRADED
A+. Latest 2026/2027 Update
A client who had a cast applied to their right lower arm two days ago presents
to the Emergency Department with burning
pain, paraesthesia of the casted extremity, and cool and pale skin to the
extremity. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Phantom limb pain
B. Increased bleeding under the cast
C. Localized infection
D. Compartment syndrome
D. Compartment syndrome
Rationale:
Signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome include
burning pain, paresthesia, and cool/pale skin. The right radial pulse would be
absent, and the skin will be cool to touch. Phantom limb pain is associated with
amputated limbs. Swelling under the cast is a symptom related to other
conditions. Localized infection is
associated with clinical findings such as tachycardia, altered blood pressure,
pyrexia, and signs of inflammation.
The nurse evaluates a client's voiding pattern, to detect potential issues. Which
questions should the nurse ask? Select all that apply. One, some, or all may be
correct.
,A. "Do you frequently need to get up to urinate at night?"
B. "Is there a family history of urinary/bladder issues?"
C. "Does your bladder feel empty after voiding?"
D. "Do you void at least every 8 hours?"
E. "Has the appearance of your urine changed?"
A. "Do you frequently need to get up to urinate at night?"
C. "Does your bladder feel empty after voiding?"
D. "Do you void at least every 8 hours?"
E. "Has the appearance of your urine changed?"
A nurse is assisting a patient in making dietary choices that promote healthy
bowel elimination. Which menu option should
the nurse recommend?
A. Broccoli and cheese soup with potato bread
B. Turkey and mashed potatoes with brown gravy
C. Grape and walnut chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat bread
D. Dinner salad topped with hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and fat-free dressing
C. Grape and walnut chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat bread.
Rationale:
Grapes and whole wheat bread are high fiber and should be chosen. Cheese,
eggs, potato bread, and mashed potatoes do not contain as much fiber as
whole wheat bread. A healthy diet for the bowel
should include foods high in bulk-forming fiber. Whole grains, fresh fruit, and
fresh vegetables are excellent sources. Foods without much fiber and with high
levels of fat can slow down peristalsis, causing constipation.
When using ice massage for pain relief, which of the following is correct? Drag
and drop the correct answers.
A. Apply ice using firm pressure over the skin.
B. Apply ice for 5 minutes or until numbness occurs.
, C. Apply ice no more than 3 times a day
D. Limit application of ice to no longer than 10 minutes.
E. Use a slow, circular steady massage.
A. Apply ice using firm pressure over the skin.
B. Apply ice for 5 minutes or until numbness occurs.
E. Use a slow, circular steady massage.
The nurse prepares to bathe a bedridden client. Which guideline is correct
regarding this procedure?
A. Keep both side rails lowered during the bath
B. Remove all sheets and the client's gown for the duration of the bath
C. Use cool water, a bar of soap, and four washcloths
D. Close the client's door and windows to prevent drafts.
D. Close the client's door and windows to prevent drafts.
The nurse cares for a group of clients. Which clients have an increased risk of
falls? Drag and drop the correct answers.
A. 67-year old client with a shuffling gait
B. 72-year old client who is oriented X 1
C. 58-year old client who is receiving frequent dressing changes
D. 48-year old client who receives frequent opiates and sedatives
E. 58-year old client who is legally blind
A. 67-year old client with a shuffling gait
B. 72-year old client who is oriented X 1
D. 48-year old client who receives frequent opiates and sedatives
E. 58-year old client who is legally blind
The nurse is monitoring a client who is taking propranolol. Their vitals before
administration are: BP 214/110, HR 130, RR 16, 02
sat 95% on 2 L per nasal cannula. Which assessment finding indicates a
potential adverse complication associated with this
medication?
Guide – Practice Questions
with Verified Answers. GRADED
A+. Latest 2026/2027 Update
A client who had a cast applied to their right lower arm two days ago presents
to the Emergency Department with burning
pain, paraesthesia of the casted extremity, and cool and pale skin to the
extremity. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Phantom limb pain
B. Increased bleeding under the cast
C. Localized infection
D. Compartment syndrome
D. Compartment syndrome
Rationale:
Signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome include
burning pain, paresthesia, and cool/pale skin. The right radial pulse would be
absent, and the skin will be cool to touch. Phantom limb pain is associated with
amputated limbs. Swelling under the cast is a symptom related to other
conditions. Localized infection is
associated with clinical findings such as tachycardia, altered blood pressure,
pyrexia, and signs of inflammation.
The nurse evaluates a client's voiding pattern, to detect potential issues. Which
questions should the nurse ask? Select all that apply. One, some, or all may be
correct.
,A. "Do you frequently need to get up to urinate at night?"
B. "Is there a family history of urinary/bladder issues?"
C. "Does your bladder feel empty after voiding?"
D. "Do you void at least every 8 hours?"
E. "Has the appearance of your urine changed?"
A. "Do you frequently need to get up to urinate at night?"
C. "Does your bladder feel empty after voiding?"
D. "Do you void at least every 8 hours?"
E. "Has the appearance of your urine changed?"
A nurse is assisting a patient in making dietary choices that promote healthy
bowel elimination. Which menu option should
the nurse recommend?
A. Broccoli and cheese soup with potato bread
B. Turkey and mashed potatoes with brown gravy
C. Grape and walnut chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat bread
D. Dinner salad topped with hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and fat-free dressing
C. Grape and walnut chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat bread.
Rationale:
Grapes and whole wheat bread are high fiber and should be chosen. Cheese,
eggs, potato bread, and mashed potatoes do not contain as much fiber as
whole wheat bread. A healthy diet for the bowel
should include foods high in bulk-forming fiber. Whole grains, fresh fruit, and
fresh vegetables are excellent sources. Foods without much fiber and with high
levels of fat can slow down peristalsis, causing constipation.
When using ice massage for pain relief, which of the following is correct? Drag
and drop the correct answers.
A. Apply ice using firm pressure over the skin.
B. Apply ice for 5 minutes or until numbness occurs.
, C. Apply ice no more than 3 times a day
D. Limit application of ice to no longer than 10 minutes.
E. Use a slow, circular steady massage.
A. Apply ice using firm pressure over the skin.
B. Apply ice for 5 minutes or until numbness occurs.
E. Use a slow, circular steady massage.
The nurse prepares to bathe a bedridden client. Which guideline is correct
regarding this procedure?
A. Keep both side rails lowered during the bath
B. Remove all sheets and the client's gown for the duration of the bath
C. Use cool water, a bar of soap, and four washcloths
D. Close the client's door and windows to prevent drafts.
D. Close the client's door and windows to prevent drafts.
The nurse cares for a group of clients. Which clients have an increased risk of
falls? Drag and drop the correct answers.
A. 67-year old client with a shuffling gait
B. 72-year old client who is oriented X 1
C. 58-year old client who is receiving frequent dressing changes
D. 48-year old client who receives frequent opiates and sedatives
E. 58-year old client who is legally blind
A. 67-year old client with a shuffling gait
B. 72-year old client who is oriented X 1
D. 48-year old client who receives frequent opiates and sedatives
E. 58-year old client who is legally blind
The nurse is monitoring a client who is taking propranolol. Their vitals before
administration are: BP 214/110, HR 130, RR 16, 02
sat 95% on 2 L per nasal cannula. Which assessment finding indicates a
potential adverse complication associated with this
medication?
